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KS56 YSJ

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 74,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,142 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,133 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,482 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,297 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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KS56 YSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS56 YSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS56 YSJ?

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What year was KS56 YSJ registered?

KS56 YSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is KS56 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 YSJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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